The finishing touches are being put on the free ' Christmas Opening Night - Denis Walter Carols by the Bay ' community celebration at Steampacket Gardens this Saturday 30 November.
In preparation for the major event, Western Beach and Eastern Beach roads will be closed to vehicles between Cunningham and Yarra streets from 4pm on Saturday. Moorabool Street will also close between Eastern Beach Road and Brougham Street at this time. These areas will reopen from 11pm or when it is safe to do so.
Emergency access will be maintained at all times during the event.
Accessible parking will be available on Eastern Beach Rd, between Yarra and Bellarine streets.
Free parking is available at Westfield Geelong's yellow lower ground carpark on Brougham Street if drivers enter after 6pm. The carpark entrance will remain open until 8pm when the main event begins, and the exit will close at 10:30pm.
There will be no public parking available in the following locations on Saturday:
- Busport Car Park - 8am to midnight
- Western Beach and Eastern Beach roads between Cunningham Street to Yarra Street – 3pm to 11pm
- Moorabool Street between Eastern Beach Road and Brougham Street - 3pm to 11pm
City of Greater Geelong CEO Ali Wastie
Saturday night promises to captivate locals and visitors.The City of Greater Geelong is proud to partner with Denis Walter to deliver the family friendly 'Christmas Opening Night - Denis Walter Carols by the Bay' event.
To ensure the that the event runs smoothly, there will be changed traffic conditions.
We ask that community members plan ahead, follow detours and respect staff operating the road closures.
As the Floating Christmas Tree is switched on at 9.15pm, there will be low-level pyrotechnics lasting two minutes.
We recommend community members bring their pets indoors or keep them in a secure location on the night, to keep them safe.
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